Category Archives: Local News

Giants Superstar Will Clark Returning to Fresno

Giants Superstar Will Clark Returning to Fresno

FRESNO (KMJ) – Former San Francisco Giants great Will Clark will be the keynote speaker at the 2020 edition of the Fresno Grizzlies’ annual Hot Stove Gala. The event is back at Chukchansi Park for the first time since 2003. It will take place the evening of Friday, January 31. Clark played only 71 minor…MORE

Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Stabbing of 20 Year-Old

Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Stabbing of 20 Year-Old

FRESNO (KMJ) – Police in Fresno have arrested a man they say stabbed a 20 year-old to death over the weekend, now they’re asking for any witnesses to come forward. Detectives arrested 41 year-old Gabriel Vela for the murder of Isaiah Casillas. Police say vela is a bulldog gang member with an extensive criminal history.…MORE

Arrest Made After Arguement Turns Deadly in East Central Fresno

Arrest Made After Arguement Turns Deadly in East Central Fresno

(KMJ) – Fresno Police have made an arrest after an argument turns deadly early Saturday morning outside a gas station in East Central Fresno. Officers say 20-year old Isaiah Casillas reportedly got into an argument with 41-year old Gabriel Vela outside of Fast trip near Chestnut and Clinton just after midnight.   Investigators say Vela stabbed…MORE

Calif. Moves Closer to Allowing 17-Year-Olds to Vote

Calif. Moves Closer to Allowing 17-Year-Olds to Vote

FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ) — The Golden State has taken another step toward letting 17-year-olds vote in primary and special elections, if they’ll be 18, prior to the following general election.       The proposed constitutional amendment has cleared the Assembly 57-13. It must now be approved by two-thirds of state senators, before voters have a…MORE

Deputy Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall Named to Succeed Dyer

Deputy Fresno Police Chief Andy Hall Named to Succeed Dyer

FRESNO (KMJ) – Mayor Lee Brand announced, on an interim basis, Deputy Police Chief Andy Hall will succeed outgoing chief Jerry Dyer when he retires in October. The 58 year-old Hall is a graduate of Hoover High School, and he’s been with Fresno PD since he was an 18 year-old cadet. Choking back tears, Hall…MORE

Andy Hall Named Fresno Police Chief, Replaces Dyer Immediately

Andy Hall Named Fresno Police Chief, Replaces Dyer Immediately

(KMJ)  As longtime FPD Chief Jerry Dyer transitions into the world of politics, Deputy Police Chief Andy Hall has been tapped as his replacement, beginning immediately. Fresno Mayor Lee Brand and City Manager Wilma Quan made the announcement Friday, as heard live on KMJ. Hall’s tenure won’t last very long, however.  Hall is facing mandatory…MORE

Mosquito Bites Turning Deadly in Fresno County

Mosquito Bites Turning Deadly in Fresno County

  FRESNO COUNTY, CA (KMJ) – One person has died from West Nile Virus, another is sickened, fighting Saint Louis Encephalitis Virus. Leticia Berber, Educator with Fresno County Department of Public Health says both people were bitten by mosquitos in Fresno County. The Health Department says so far this year 26 cases of West Nile…MORE

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Former Cal State Fullerton Administrator

Arrest Made in Stabbing Death of Former Cal State Fullerton Administrator

      UPDATE: 51 year old Chuyen Vo from Huntington Beach is in custody, arrested Tuesday. Vo is believed to have stabbed 57-year-old Chan in his car on the campus parking lot. The motive was not known, but the policedid believe that his assailant had targeted the victim. LOS ANGELES, CA (KMJ) – Police in Southern…MORE

Fresno Council Passes Anti-Panhandling Measure

Fresno Council Passes Anti-Panhandling Measure

FRESNO (KMJ) – The Fresno City Council votes to introduce a new tactic in the ongoing battle against homelessness. By a 4-3 vote, the council approved the “Help Us, Help Fresno” initiative. The item was sponsored by District 6 Councilmember Garry Bredefeld, it was the second time he brought it forward. “We want people to…MORE

Fresno County Reports First West Nile Death of 2019

Fresno County Reports First West Nile Death of 2019

(KMJ) –  The Fresno County Department of Public Health confirms its first fatal case of West Nile Virus this year. According to the news release, there are 26 positive cases of West Nile reported in Fresno County.  But, the Department of Public Health expects that number to increase.  In addition, the County has also received…MORE